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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 995 p4p, 466 weight class) and Oliver Hardy (ranked 134 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turmarrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Turmarrov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turmarrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turmarrov throwing strikes but Hardy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmarrov struggling a bit here.
Turmarrov tries to improve position but can't.
Hardy working away.
Turmarrov is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Turmarrov struggling a bit here.
Hardy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardy enables Turmarrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turmarrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Turmarrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turmarrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmarrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turmarrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turmarrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Turmarrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turmarrov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Turmarrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hardy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turmarrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmarrov with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turmarrov looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Turmarrov drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turmarrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turmarrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turmarrov closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Turmarrov pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is pushing Turmarrov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turmarrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Turmarrov jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Turmarrov around his waist. Turmarrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Turmarrov back into the cage.
Turmarrov letting Hardy take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmarrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oliver Hardy.
Turmarrov loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turmarrov misses with a looping right.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy leaves Turmarrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turmarrov.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy darts in and clinches Turmarrov up against the cage.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Turmarrov drops back down to his feet.
Turmarrov being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turmarrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Turmarrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Turmarrov steps away.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Turmarrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turmarrov shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turmarrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turmarrov backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turmarrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Turmarrov in a clinch.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmarrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Turmarrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turmarrov lands a couple of digs.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Turmarrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turmarrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turmarrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Turmarrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turmarrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Turmarrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Turmarrov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turmarrov moves away.
Turmarrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turmarrov up against the cage.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Turmarrov's ribcage. Turmarrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turmarrov throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turmarrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Turmarrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turmarrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy has Turmarrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy is pushing Turmarrov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmarrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexey Turmarrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turmarrov misses with a body punch
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy rushes Turmarrov and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hardy!
A very excited looking Oliver Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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